Enough of the Beer Let's talk Whiskey!

[Jon Payne]

One of my favorites is Crown XR served neat.

[ReconScout]

I'm a single malt scotch kind of guy. Glenfiddich 15 year is the go to.

[CaptBeach]

Macallans 12 year old single malt is my new bottle of choice...a single large ice cube is enough...

[Silat Student]

I enjoy Knobb Creek, Gentleman Jack, Bushmills, and Glen Livet. Usually drink 'em neat unless it's ridiculously hot out in which case....I still usually drink 'em neat.

[USMC-03]

Four words...

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

[Vigilant]

Basil Haydens, Bookers, and Bakers!

[bushidomedic]

Corner Creek, Eagle Rare or any quality Kentucky Bourbon.

[USMC-03]

... any quality Kentucky Bourbon.

I'll second that motion!

[TNVolunteer]

I like them all. Go to whiskey is Balvenie Doublewood.

[Puddle]

Rare Breed, neat.

[foxmeadow]

Crown Royal, Pendleton and Tullemore Dew 12 yr. old

[Mike Heckathorn]

My BESTS:
Tennessee sippin' whiskey: George Dickel Barrel Select
Bourbon: Bookers
Canadian: Crown Royal Black
Single Malt Scotch: Laphroaig 10yr old
Blended Scotch: Johnny Walker Gold (Blue is good, But the flavor of Gold draws me in more)

[WalkerAK74M]

Jeez, I guess I'm boring.... Mr. Daniels for me.... Not much to screw up there. If its hot I'll take it on the rocks....

[HamburgO]

Hey, I can find something to like in any of those mentioned above :inlove:

But if your ultimate preference like mine runs to peat-smoked Islay malts, Lagavulin is damn hard to beat, maybe just equaled by Laphroaig 15, or Laphroaig cask strength...

[ordinarysaint]

Bulliet Rye-a ton of spicey rye.Russels Reserve 10 year-carmel sweet.Woodinville Whiskey Co. is a new one that is different from anything Ive had.Its unaged and tastes kinda pineapple like.Dry Fly Wheat Whisky-kinda scotchy.
Dont you dare add water or ice to these when Im drinkin them:grumpy:

If Im mixing drinks then its Jack or Sailor Jerry and Dr Pepper.

[arizona]

Try a 50/50 mix of Hoegaarden and Framboise Belgian Lambic Raspberry...this is known as a dirty Ho. Since this thread is about whisky....toss in a shot of Feckin Irish......I dub it a dirty Feckin Ho.

Where I come from a gentleman will not drink any drink that has more then two ingredients. And we classify ice as an ingredient!:rant:

[KaiserJeep]

To whomever called George Dickel a Kentucky whiskey: That's a shooting offense in Tennessee where Dickel is made.

There are two common Tennessee whiskies, and George Dickel is better than Jack Daniels. Prichards is harder to find but also good. Rumor has it that Prichard's brew is what Jack Daniels originally tasted like, when the mash was made with white corn, rather than the yellow corn they use today.

[fldback]

Now we're talking!

I like beer ok and agree with the premise of the beer thread. If I'm going to drink beer I'd rather it actually have some flavor. My theory is that since I don't drink much, I can afford to drink what I like.

My go to Bourbons are Woodford Reserve and Knobb Creek, but I'm always willing to try something new. And they should never be mixed with anything other than maybe some ice on the rare occasion.

I also like Appleton Estates Rum and Cabo Wabo Tequila. Neither of which should be mixed with anything. Just sipped straight!

[rstegjr]

I like my Jack Single Barrel. I also like the new American honey and Tennessee Honey. Other than that just plain old Jack for me.

[Jack Rumbaugh]

I tend to gravitate to the Speyside whiskys. The Macallan, Aberlour, or most any of the Glens. Won't turn down a Highland, either. Don't care for the Ilsays or Lowlands. Too smoky, most of them and many (that I have tried, anyway) tend to have that off-putting iodine flavor.

[s4141]

Haven't had a drink of any alcohol since 1991. The only one I really enjoyed was Jack. I had plenty of other whiskeys while in Kentucky, including real moonshine(class by itself??), but Jack always stood out.

[ReconScout]

Now we're talking!

I like beer ok and agree with the premise of the beer thread. If I'm going to drink beer I'd rather it actually have some flavor. My theory is that since I don't drink much, I can afford to drink what I like.

My go to Bourbons are Woodford Reserve and Knobb Creek, but I'm always willing to try something new. And they should never be mixed with anything other than maybe some ice on the rare occasion.

I also like Appleton Estates Rum and Cabo Wabo Tequila. Neither of which should be mixed with anything. Just sipped straight!

Debateable. While i am against tainting the flavors and aromas of finer drinks, the JDs and Jeremiah Weed's need to be cut with something palateable. However, more refined whiskeys are complimented quite well with a splash of distilled water. Helps to bring out the layers of flavor and aromas. But to each his own.

[Gif]

If you like JD Single Barrel, try a new one, called Angel's Envy. It's very good, and I don't like whiskey. It's my future wife's new favorite (old fav. was JD SB).

[coastalcop]

Every month the best bust in patrol gets a 1 liter bottle of Crown Royal black. (it used to be major busts until a bust spree cost me four bottles in one shot). I cant give them the best, but I give them the best I can.

I am blessed with a great crew, good friends, and the ability to follow what I believe to be the best calling (for me) in the world. Life is good.

Time for a pulled pork sandwich for lunch and a nice steak over mesquite for supper.

I hope this post finds you in good health and high spirits!

[YARP]

I love Jack Daniels!
but......
Glenlivet
Dewars
Bushmills
I could actually go on for days! I looooooooove whiskey!
Just don't feed the YARP Jameson:nono:

[John Chambers]

Bourbon: Basil Hayden, 12 year old Weller, Woodford Reserve
Scotch Whiskey: Laphroig, Lagavulin and 18 year McCallan
Irish: Bushmills Blackbush

[StationMan]

Scottish single malt with a mere drop of water to open it up. I'd encourage everyone to given anything with Edradour on the bottle a tasting. You won't be sorry.

[Jack Rumbaugh]

John,

It's whisky when referring to Scotch. Get it right.:cussing:

Also, the only thing better than the Macallan 18 is the Macallan 25. The only thing better than that is when you can drink 25 all night on sombody elses dime.:thumbsup:

[Grey Man]

a few shots of jamison with a good cigar - nothing like it.

[Anthony]

I'll accept and drink any good whiskey offered.

But my favorite is Bushmills. Original, Blackbush and the single malts, 10 year and 16 year.

Irish Whiskey is the best IMHO.

Regards,
Anthony.

[jamgusmc]

Glenlivets! But willing to experience all Good Whisky!

[John Chambers]

YOU know that and I know that, but not everyone else does! :biglaugh:

25 year old Mac is not whiskey, it is heaven in a bottle!


John,

It's whisky when referring to Scotch. Get it right.:cussing:

Also, the only thing better than the Macallan 18 is the Macallan 25. The only thing better than that is when you can drink 25 all night on sombody elses dime.:thumbsup:

[bae]

But if your ultimate preference like mine runs to peat-smoked Islay malts, Lagavulin is damn hard to beat, maybe just equaled by Laphroaig 15, or Laphroaig cask strength...

+1. Old Ardbegs are pretty nice too.

[John Chambers]

Nice to know, I have not tried that one yet.


+1. Old Ardbegs are pretty nice too.

[Country Boy]

Tullamore Dew all the way

[336Whiskey]

Exactly how I feel.


any quality Kentucky Bourbon.

[Anthony]

I enjoyed drinking 'Maker's Mark' with Colombianito in 2008 when I visited him in Tampa. - A good whiskey.

In 2007 I drank 'Knobb Creek' in Colorado with a friend, and that was a fine whiskey, but very strong, and needed a cube of ice to dilute it a little. - Something that I do not do with Irish or Scottish whiskeys.

Regards,
Anthony.

[ZombieTactics]

I have a weakness for Glenmorangie 25 Year Old ... but the "regular" Glenmorangie is excellent (IMHO) as well.

I have no problem with a Jack Daniels No. 7 though.

[jcart]

Always reach for Jack Daniels as first choice, Wild Turkey is another favorite.
Looking forward to a taste of JD Honey when I can find it

[John Chambers]

I had a bottle of 15 year old Madiera cask Glen Morangie that was spectacular. It is well worth tracking down.


I have a weakness for Glenmorangie 25 Year Old ... but the "regular" Glenmorangie is excellent (IMHO) as well.

I have no problem with a Jack Daniels No. 7 though.

[TrojanSkyCop1]

Not a big whiskey person, but I do like Bushmill's mixed with my Bailey's Irish Creme every now and then, and the occasional Dewar's or Glenfiddich.

[Jack Rumbaugh]

my cultured upbringing......

Eric my brother,

I haven't laughed that hard in a while... thanks!:tongue:

[Jack Rumbaugh]

I had a bottle of 15 year old Madiera cask Glen Morangie that was spectacular. It is well worth tracking down.

An old boss brought me back a trio of Sherry, Madiera, and Port cask GM from Scotland. Still have them. Tasty.

[von Clausewitz]

If you want to try something different, try an Irish single malt "Knappogue Castle"...

Its a vintage single malt, so you buy it by the year...I have a 1992 and 1995...both very good years

Its a light straw color, and not very peaty...

If you are into scotch whisky, try a 10 year old "Isle of Jura"...

And if you are ever in Savannah GA, and want to try various whiskys, visit "Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub"...

[TNVolunteer]

Glad this thread is out there. I've learned of some whiskeys I've never heard of before and given that they being mentioned along side some of my favorites, I'm going to have to track some of these down.

[lightfighter]

Laphroaig 15 and for super special occasions 25

The problem with good booze is that it's the fastest way to literally piss away one's money.

Edited to add: Case in point - http://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2011/07/26/bottle-of-white-sells-for-117000-breaking-record/

[Winchester67]

There is a relationship to ones age, ones girlfriends age and the scotch you drink but I have never worked out the precise mathematical formula. I know as a young man starting out, you drink newer scotch and date younger women since you are young yourself and poor. As you get older, so does your scotch as your affluence increases, yet strangely the girlfriend’s age stays young. At this point in your life, your girlfriends age is roughly the same age as your scotch. This mathematical progression seems to continue, with some point emerging on the graph as your income grows where your scotch becomes twice as old as your girlfriend. I spent years researching this concept, but have since settled down before unlocking the exact mathematical formula.

[Alex Nieuwland]

I'm a simple man. Maker's Mark for me, please.

What about brandy?

[The Shadow]

Well there are a lot of good Bourbons mentioned here but the Best of the Best wasn't... Henry McKenna Kentucky's finest sippin Whiskey 10 year old Bottled in Bond. :thumbsup:

[JOE MACK]

Again, the simple things in life.
Whiskey: Jack Daniels Black Label
Vodka: Ketel One
Rum: Ten Cane

[Stick54]

I used to drink Gentleman Jack, but now I've upgraded to JD Single Barrell and I ain't looking back!

[Horsehide]

Bourbon: Makers' Mark 46 or an older Weller.
Single Malt: Balvenie aged in Rum casks or the French Oak version, Laphroaig, Highland Park (the older the better), Springbank and Glennfarclas.

[twodogstx]

If you can find it... and afford it..... Middletons Irish Whiskey will change your channel. It hurts...150 smackers but it is worth it for those special times.

[ordinarysaint]

On Saturday I waited in line behind 75+ other bourbon drinkers at the Interbay liquor store in Seattle.Dry Fly released their first,in fact the state of Washington's first bourbon.They sold out 10 minutes after I bought my bottle.

The state just recently relaxed their laws so small batch distillers are able to produce and sell their product.Its a good time to be a bourbon(or vodka,gin,or whisky)drinker in this area.

Anyway,when I pop the bottle open I'll let ya'll know how it is.
To the good life!

[vettman1]

:veryhappy:Vetman1-recommended I taste Templeton Rye......just had a glass on the rocks.....it is said to be Al Capone's favorite.....it may now be mine as well:finger:
Templeton Rye is my favorite. Here's more info about it if you're interested. http://www.templetonrye.com/

Second favorite is Makers Mark.

[83DropTop]

I am stuck on Blantons Single Barrel with a good meal at the moment.

[Heywood]

Knob creek for American style bourbon. All time favorite.
Pendelton Round Up for Canadian style, when I want something a little lighter. (much better than crown royal in my opinion).
Snake river Stampede for a Mix of the two, aged 8 years like a good bourbon and a mixed like a good canadian.

[AlexSpartan]

Just this last week I had some Laphroaig 10 year, and it was amazing. Smooth, and really, really smoky and peety. It was quite good. I want to try the older stuff.

Bushmills is pretty good. Haven't tried the Blackbush or aged at all, but if it's like the regular stuff, only better, then it has to be good.

[mooseman100]

been drinking firefly sweet tea vodka of recent.

[3corners]

I put a big dent in my bottle of 1993 Bladnoch (lowland single malt) last night, over a good book and a cigar, and today I fly to UK for a weekend of Combatives and to meet up with a couple of old brothers in arms. Life is good! :smile:

[Country Boy]

I just got introduced to Bushmills Black Bush. Smooth. I don't even use ice. (I kinda feel bad for even pouring it into a glass....)

[AlwaysVigilant]

Bourbon guy here. I like most of them, but I find myself returning to Knob Creek and Makers Mark more often than not...unless I feel like roughing it with Mr. Daniels! :ohmy:

[TheGrayMan214]

Jameson, Johnny Walker Devil's Cut is my new kick, Crown Black... Or granpa's finest.

[BESEPUL]

Laphroaig, George Dickel, JD, Macallan, Glenllivet. I think that about covers what I have right now at home in terms of whiskey. If it's single malt, TN whiskey or KY Bourbon, I'm in.

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[PistolWhipped86]

Woodford Reserve and Knob Creek are the main contenders, but I'm not the type to turn down a good drink of any persuasion.

[Mike Heckathorn]

Just had a new one: Sam Houston. Loved it! Beyond smooth (have had many bourbons and sour mashes, and this is my favorite) while still maintaining a complex and distinct flavor. Try it, you might like it!

[hellbilly311]

It was makers mark, but I have switched to Knob Creek

[Chris Clark]

Bought my dad a bottle of Glenlivet 21 this year in thanks for a very nice favor he did me... That was fantastic...

My favs in no particular order: Springbank, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Caol Ila (new fav), Glenmorangie Port Wood aged
Friend recently brought me a bottle of Dalwhinnie 15, very smooth and easy drinking...
Bulleit Rye
Maker's Mark
Buzz - made by Alaska Distillery in Wasilla. Had this recently at a bar in DC, they use somehow honey and who knows what in it, but it was damn good. Clear/colorless.

Too many to try!

Cheers, Chris

[rikkitikkitavi]

Two words my friends, Eagle Rare

[ShooterDW]

Found a new Bourbon recently, Backbone, distilled in Indiana. Great favor, goes well with a nice cigar.

[m14man]

i like foresters or rebel yell

[dclevinger]

Makers Mark or Jameson....tall glass and two cubes.
Planning to try some of the other mentioned here though.

[Patrick K]

I enjoy Jameson straight up, and Tullimore Dew with Coke, but the absolute best is Middleton's. I spoiled myself one day and I'll tell ya, it doesn't get any better, not an everyday but a nice treat when it is earned. 18 year old Jameson is good too.

[arvind]

I enjoy Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker Red and Black. But my go to whiskey is Jack Daniels. I drink it on the rocks.

[BillyOblivion]

To quote the Philosopher Ron White: "I like my whiskey like I like my women. 14 years old and mix up with coke".

Sorry, I had to do it. Can't even blame it on the whiskey as I've been too under the weather to enjoy it.

I'll drink just about anything distilled from grain, the only question is what I have to mix it with to get it down.

Canadian whiskey goes into coke, as does cheap bourbon.

Good bourbon gets a little water. Jim Beam is the border between "cheap" and "good".

Scotch, well, if it's worth the drive to the licquor store it gets a single drop of spring water.

There's a whiskey out there called "Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey" that is, well, Cinnamon flavoured Whiskey. If you make a manhattan with it, and use an orange slice instead of a lime it's *really* tasty. I call it a Burning Manhattan.

The hangover is NOT pleasant though.

[bpatterson]

Evan williams for me. Once you've had a few w/ coke around the campfire, it starts being called "willie evans" lol

[saddlebum]

Tullamore Dew for me. Bushmills will work if I'm out of T.D.

[shootintexan]

Ya don't drink REAL whiskey with Coke!

[Anthony]

Ya don't drink REAL whiskey with Coke!One shouldn't drink REAL whiskey with anything!
Not even ice.

If one lives in a very hot climate (such as I do,) then stick your bottle of whiskey in the fridge door (NOT the freezer,) to cool it a little, rather than add a cube or two of ice, - which soon melts and dilutes the whiskey with the water that it (the ice,) obviously is.

But anyway, I'm not going to argue taste.
I just offered my opinion.

One can drink one's whiskey however one wishes to, - just don't offer me anything except 'neat' please!

Regards,
Anthony.

[Brute1100]

Any one tried stuff called "Angels Envy"... Thoroughly enjoy a good glass of whiskey...

Live, Laugh, Love. If that doesn't work, Load, Aim and Fire. (repeat as necessary)

[talaananthes]

Bourbon on the rocks. Two rocks only, but a little bit of melt helps release the flavors. Irish can be quite nice as well, and the peat taste of strong Scotch brings back so many memories of living in Ireland. Jack and its ilk? Tennessee horse piss. We don't hold with that around here. ;) (Then again, my father is from Bardstown, his Scout Master is on the side of the Jim Beam bottle and is the namesake of one of Beam's premium bottles, so I may be somewhat prejudiced.)

My favorite bourbon is Blanton's Single Barrel, my go tos for sipping on occasions that don't call for breaking out a $50 bottle would be Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark, and my general purpose round the camp fire or toss it in with Coke is Very Old Barton, which in my opinion is quite good for a cheap bourbon.

As far as Irish goes, Tullamore Dew is my favorite, and both Jameson and Bush are quite good. Don't know enough about Scotches to pick one.

[paknheat]

Haven't done whiskey since my uncle shut down his still.

[AlwaysVigilant]

On my bucket list, I had "drink an exellent single malt". I bought a bottle of Lagavulin single malt 16 yr, for a friends birthday. It was the most I had ever spent on a bottle of anything.

A couple of weekends ago, when I went to Chicago, I had a glass with him. We only drink it when we visit each other, first thing, with a toast. It is a great tradition.

Lagavulin is expensive, and very smoky/peaty...and quite good. I'm not really a Scotch guy, but hey, you gotta try stuff sometimes. Anyone else a fan?

[Brent Yamamoto]

Lagavulin is my absolute favorite. It's heavy and smoky, but very, very smooth. I've converted a lot of guys to it. :)

It's expensive and over the last couple years has gotten more so. Worth it in my opinion.

16 year is the one that is usually available. I have also tried a 10 or 12, I don't remember exactly now. It was also very good, if not quite as smooth. The best one I tried was a special 1991 edition. I'm not sure I could tell the difference tasting them separately, but trying it side by side with the 16 year I did think the '91 was better. I haven't seen any of the 1991 in a long while.

After Lagavullin, I think Talisker 10 year is a close second. I am told that Johnny Walker Black has a high % of Talisker in it...if so it may be why I like Johnny Black.

Highland Park 16 yr is a close third, in my opinion.

I like just a drop of water in my scotch, as it does bring out more flavor. The water has to be good though...if it's just the tap I'll take it neat please.

[talaananthes]

"Just tap" really depends on where you're from, though. In some places, the tap water tastes much better than bottled water, even if it's technically not as pure.

[Brent Yamamoto]

Very true, good point. Living where I do...not so much.

[HUMPHREY]

"Just tap" really depends on where you're from, though. In some places, the tap water tastes much better than bottled water, even if it's technically not as pure.

Very true. My parent's well water is the best water I have ever tasted... and that is the truth, no prejudice.

[Mike Heckathorn]

A new one I tried is a canadian rye called Tap 357. Uses maple to age it. No joke, you will think pancakes with maple syrup when you taste it! It definitely isn't something I would like all the time, but paired with a smoked pork dish, it would be quite nice. It is one everyone should try.

[Anthony]

A new one I tried is a canadian rye called Tap 357. Uses maple to age it. No joke, you will think pancakes with maple syrup when you taste it! It definitely isn't something I would like all the time, but paired with a smoked pork dish, it would be quite nice. It is one everyone should try.Very interesting indeed.
I'll remember this name. - "Tap 357".
Easy to remember due to the '357' bit!
One of my favorite calibers! :happy:

God bless the USA.

[JPS]

Laphroaig 1/4 cask.

[Jarhead90]

Like Anthony, I prefer any of the Bushmills varieties neat. I do however enjoy the Evan Williams bourbon, I find it smoother than Jack.

Evan Williams is my go to bourbon as well. I was hooked on their honey reserve (w/gingerale) for a while, but I'm back on the black label.

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[John Chambers]

If you like Evan Williams, try their 1789 small batch. It is exceptional, and is a good buy to boot.

[336Whiskey]

Even tho I drink it neat, not on ice[ick]:

http://www.fototime.com/11B2A8D9286B6D2/standard.jpg

[Jack Rumbaugh]

Just picked up a bottle of The Balvenie 15 yr Single Cask. Looking forward to cracking it open a little later.

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[jamgusmc]

Just picked up a bottle of The Balvenie 15 yr Single Cask. Looking forward to cracking it open a little later.

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NOW we are talking Scotch!

[John Chambers]

Thanks, I'll give it a go.

Just realized I fat fingered it, 1783, not 1789. Sorry!

[eldon54]

Their Moonshine is spectacular!

http://www.copperrundistillery.com/our-spirits/

[duey1267]

Has anyone tried "Popcorn Sutton's Tennessee white whiskey"???

[Francisp]

tullamore dew and Jamesons

[jamgusmc]

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Been slowly nursing this alone..

[kilgore]

The "other" shooting..
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[von Clausewitz]

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Been slowly nursing this alone..

I have a bottle of that at work for those "special" moments...a gift from a friend...

:)